front end noise
11-09-2018, 07:05 PM
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I just purchased an all stock 2000 XJ, 4x4, 6cyl. 4 door. 97000 miles, One owner. I notice a noise from what seems to be the front end. I replaced both hub assemblies, rotors, calipers and pads. Noise is still there. It gets louder with speed but not very loud. A whirring sound. Tires are new and are street style. Firestone Destination. U joints seem solid, but there is sound from the Dif when I was spinning the axle without the tires on, but seems like there should be some sound from there being that there are gears meshing and all.
Is it likely Dif bearings? If so, what's it take to replace them? I have a local mechanic looking at it on Monday, but was trying to get an understanding of what I might be in for. Thank you, Darryl
Is it likely Dif bearings? If so, what's it take to replace them? I have a local mechanic looking at it on Monday, but was trying to get an understanding of what I might be in for. Thank you, Darryl
11-09-2018, 10:37 PM
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I just purchased an all stock 2000 XJ, 4x4, 6cyl. 4 door. 97000 miles, One owner. I notice a noise from what seems to be the front end. I replaced both hub assemblies, rotors, calipers and pads. Noise is still there. It gets louder with speed but not very loud. A whirring sound. Tires are new and are street style. Firestone Destination. U joints seem solid, but there is sound from the Dif when I was spinning the axle without the tires on, but seems like there should be some sound from there being that there are gears meshing and all.
Is it likely Dif bearings? If so, what's it take to replace them? I have a local mechanic looking at it on Monday, but was trying to get an understanding of what I might be in for. Thank you, Darryl
Is it likely Dif bearings? If so, what's it take to replace them? I have a local mechanic looking at it on Monday, but was trying to get an understanding of what I might be in for. Thank you, Darryl
11-10-2018, 04:12 AM
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I’d say the sounds seem like they are along the front shaft, but I’ll jack up the front and get a closer listen. I guess I figured if it were u joints, it would make more noise when turning. No increases noise when turning in either direction. It truly sounds like the brakes are rubbing. That is the best description. But on a different frequency. Meaning instead of hearing a rhythmic sound for every rotation of the wheel, it is rhythm more like every 3 rotations. That’s why it’s baffling. It’s not brakes because when I press the pedal and engage the sound does not go away. Crazy hard to diagnose.
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